Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections and protests – all you need to know
Summary
Pakistan-administered Kashmir is experiencing serious political unrest due to protests demanding changes in election laws. Regional elections have been delayed and held in phases amid calls for boycotts, violence, and restrictions like internet blackouts.Key Facts
- Protests began over demands to remove 12 reserved seats in the regional legislature for Kashmiri refugees.
- The Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a banned group, leads the protests.
- The region’s main city, Muzaffarabad, and other areas faced shutdowns and disruptions during the second phase of voting.
- Over 50 people, including some law enforcement officers, have reportedly died in the unrest; no official death toll has been released.
- A partial internet blackout has been in place since June 5 to limit communication and protests.
- The AJK Supreme Court ruled that the 12 reserved seats cannot be abolished without a constitutional amendment.
- Pakistan’s army spokesman accused India of trying to create unrest, but India rejected the claims.
- The final round of voting is scheduled for August 10.
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